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AIRF RCE October 9, 2014 Health 25 Stay connected A Check your mental health and ask your mates ‘are you okay?’ on October 10, CAPT Dom Sander reports. DF members understand the importance of good physical fitness, but mental health professionals say maintaining good mental health is equally important. Director Strategic and Operational Mental Health COL Nicole Sadler said ‘Staying Connected’ had been chosen as the theme for this year’s ADF Mental Health Day on October 10, because building and maintaining supportive social connections had a positive effect on mental health. “It doesn’t matter where your support network comes from; it can range from your family and friends, to your colleagues or other social groups,” she said. COL Sadler stressed the importance of making sure there were people in your life you could turn to when you were going through difficult times. “It’s crucial that you have people by your side who can give you support when you need it,” she said. COL Sadler said military service could be demanding for both ADF members and their families, particularly when it came to deployments or facing the next posting cycle. “Sometimes work can be challenging for ADF members and this can also have an effect on their family life,” she said. While some may be reluctant about coming forward with a problem, COL Sadler emphasised the importance of seeking assistance early for any mental health concerns as this could achieve the best results. “Some members don’t want to seek help because they are concerned it will impact their career. However, individuals can and do receive treatment and rehabilitation while still in service,” she said. COL Sadler said through the ADF Mental Health Reform program and the ADF Mental Health Strategy, Defence now had a more holistic approach to mental health. “Mental health services are available across an individual’s entire career,” she said. “We start with mental resilience training in the early stage of a member’s employment, and continue to provide support for them throughout their careers.” COL Sadler urged members to seek help if they were concerned about changes in their performance and social life. “When something has changed in your way of thinking, feeling or behaving and it is significantly impacting your ability to meet your obligations at work, home or socially, it’s time to get some assistance,” she said. For COL Sadler, it is just as important to keep an eye out for your mates. “If you see changes in someone you are concerned about, go and talk to them and encourage them to seek assistance,” she said. “Sometimes your workmates may not realise they need help and might require some encouragement from other people to take the next step.” The CDF reinforced this in his video message for ADF Mental Health Day, saying “we all have a responsibility to ask ‘Are you okay?’ when we see someone who might be doing it tough. But equally, we owe it to our family and friends to accept help when we need it”. ADF Mental Health Day will be held on October 10 and is an annual event encouraging discussions about mental health. More information can be found at http://intranet.defence.gov.au/vcdf/ sitesADFMentalHealthDay GLEESON COLLEGE Supporting ADF Families in South Australia At Gleeson College we believe that education has its greatest impact when we work in partnership with students and parents to enhance learning. Our Defence Transition Mentor will welcome and assist students to develop a sense of belonging and streamline recognition for their prior learning. Your child will access extensive curriculum offerings, leading edge technologies and facilities. Our enthusiastic and professional staff will nurture creative learning, faith, identity and well-being, building resilience and skills to foster positive relationships. received an A, B or C grade in 2013. 98.1% of all our students 21% of our Year 12 students achieved an ATAR score of 90 or above! Discover what Gleeson College can offer your child in their academic, personal and spiritual development. Phone us today or email our Community Relations Coordinator, Rebecca Sinclair, for a personal tour of the College at: rebecca.sinclair@gleeson.catholic.edu.au Gleeson College 40 - 60 Surrey Farm Drive GOLDEN GROVE SA 5125 P: 08 8282 6600 | E: info@gleeson.catholic.edu.au | www.gleeson.sa.edu.au GleesonCollege ANZAC Assembly